Do you take it and get the possible precisious metals...?
Or do you not touch it cuz it could kill you.
2007-04-28 16:10:49 · 8 answers · asked by kfjads k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It is hard to touch a meteor, since:
1. it could be radioactive, since there are no protection for UV of gamma rays in space.
2. It is still hot from re-entry from the earth's atmosphere.
3. The meteor has unknown composition, so the meteor might be useless, or might worth millions. But I wont take my chances
2007-04-28 16:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by mister_analization_2004 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are two types of meteors, rocky and metal. The rocky are just stone, and the metal are iron. They aren't precious metals.
However, meteors are bought by collectors and scientists, so if you see one, and you are not on public land, take it and sell it. However, it is going to be really, really, hot. And pouring cold water on it will disrupt the crystal structure, so pitch a tent and wait for it to cool.
While it is cooling, you can call a doctor, because a meteor is going to through off high energy light and you probably have UV or microwave burns.
All in all, it's best to go hunting meteors that have been down here for a while.
2007-04-28 16:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by TychaBrahe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never touch a fallen meteorite until it has had at least a few days to cool off, and the little green people have gotten out of it. The very last thing you need to do is pick one up and take it home with you while the little green people are still inside. They will totally wreck the inside of your house or apartment.
At night they will roam all around inside your house and investigate everything including you, and your parents while you are sleeping. Not a good idea at all.
Never shoot at a fallen meteorite with a rifle or hand gun. you might start an interstellar war without really understanding what you have just done.
2007-04-28 16:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it lands right in front of you and you're still alive afterwards, make sure it's cooled off enough then pick it up and start looking around for a place to sell it. Those suckers are valuable..! Check this website to find out different values ==>http://www.alaska.net/~meteor/mmhome.htm
2007-04-28 16:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely that it will be composed of any precious metal. Most are iron/nickel or stony. Their value lies in the analysis of them. If you saw a large meteorite land in front of you, chances are that the impact would not be good for you, and also, that it would be buried too deep to be easily retrieved and just taken. If it hits on your land, then it is yours to sell, which you might do. Below is a site which is selling fragments of a meteorite. You won't retire on it, that's for sure.
2007-04-28 17:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You keep it. There are collectors who pay big money for them. If it's of good size then it's worth a lot of money. But wait till it cools down before you decide to pick it up.
2007-05-01 17:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by mike s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really big...run as fast as you can.
If it's small...bag it in something and take it to a place where they can analyze it.
2007-04-28 16:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by Nina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will run inside my house and hide.
2007-04-28 16:18:20 · answer #8 · answered by 0330em@jd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋